Hidden features in iOS 11, Apple’s major software update for iPhone and iPad
Apple’s newest major software update for the iPhone and iPad, called iOS 11, is now available for everyone to download.
The new software offers plenty of marquee changes, including wide support for augmented reality apps and other improvements to the camera software.
But some of the most notable improvements are less apparent. They may not dramatically change how you use your iPhone or iPad every day, but they can help you make the most of your device.
iOS 11 allows you to instantly transfer your settings from one Apple device to another.
When you set up a new iPhone or iPad running iOS 11, you’ll be able to just hold the device next to a Mac or any other Apple product you own to transfer your settings.
One of the first changes you’ll probably notice in iOS 11 is the new way notifications are managed.
To clear all of your notifications at once, you just tap and hold on
Another change you may notice is that Apple has hidden the ability to manually set the brightness of your screen.
The option can now be found under General > Accessibility > Display Accommodations in the Settings app.
One of the biggest visual changes in iOS 11 is the new Control Centre.
Apple has stuffed more settings into the new layout, which can be accessed by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
For the first time in iOS, you can also customize what shows up in your Control Center via Settings. That means you can finally add a shortcut to turn on low-power mode.
Apple made it easier to share WiFi passwords in iOS 11.
When someone is trying to connect to a network for which you’ve already entered the password, a box will appear on your device asking whether you want to share your password with the person via Bluetooth.
The Settings app shows more detailed information about how you can save storage space.
Among the new features it includes is the ability to automatically delete unused apps.